Know all about Tuff and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Tuff belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Tuff is Clastic, Pyroclastic whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Tuff appears Dull, Vesicular and Foilated and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Tuff is vitreous to dull while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Tuff is available in brown, grey, yellow colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Tuff are creating artwork and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.